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Welcome to Powered by AWE, where we celebrate the inspiring journeys and achievements of women entrepreneurs from across Alberta and beyond. Each episode, we dive into candid conversations with trailblazing women who share their stories, insights, and tips for success. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this podcast offers valuable advice, motivational stories, and a supportive community to help you navigate your entrepreneurial journey. Tune in every month for new episodes filled with empowering discussions, expert advice, and actionable strategies to elevate your business and inspire your entrepreneurial spirit. Join us on this journey of empowerment and growth, and let's unleash the power of women in business together!

  1. 1d ago ·  Video

    Powered by AWE, Episode 5: Building While Life is Happening With Guest Amanda Wagner

    Powered by AWE is a podcast where women building businesses in Alberta talk honestly about the decisions, trade-offs, and consequences that actually shape growth. Nobody talks about what's actually happening alongside the business. The kids, the PhD, the grief, the friendships you couldn't keep up with and the ambition that refuses to quit through all of it. Amanda Wagner — keynote speaker, business strategist, and PhD candidate researching ambition in women entrepreneurs at the University of Alberta — joins host Michelle Toner for one of the most honest conversations this podcast has had. Amanda calls herself a woman of impatient ambition: she wants it all, she wants it now, and she's doing it in the messiest, most human way possible. This episode is for anyone who's ever wondered if they're allowed to want more, even when they already have a lot. In this episode: What "identity switching" really costs and how Amanda got intentional about it The difference between a building phase and a maintenance phase (and why knowing which one you're in changes everything) Why "how do you do it all?" is the wrong question and what to ask instead The glass balls and the plastic ones: how to know what actually can't drop Her research on ambition in women and why gender is still treated as an afterthought Why you can be grateful and still want more (and you're not a monster for it) How to find your people when you barely have time to look up ------------------------------------------- Alberta Women Entrepreneurs has been serving the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Alberta for the last 25 years and counting! To stay up to date on all things business, opportunity, and workshops, follow us: Instagram: @awebusiness https://www.instagram.com/awebusiness/ Facebook: Alberta Women Entrepreneurs https://www.facebook.com/awebusiness LinkedIn: Alberta Women Entrepreneurs https://www.linkedin.com/company/alberta-women-entrepreneurs To learn more and connect with us, please visit us at: www.awebusiness.com  #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenInBusiness #AlbertaEntrepreneurs #WomenFounders #EntrepreneurshipAlberta #PoweredByAWE #AWEAlberta #WomenMeanBusiness #ImposterSyndrome #Ambition #WomenInLeadership #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessGrowth #ConfidenceCapitalCommunity #AlbertaWomenEntrepreneurs #WomenLedBusiness #BusinessMentorship #SmallBusinessAlberta #WomenInResearch #FemaleFounters

    Powered by AWE, Episode 5: Building While Life is Happening With Guest Amanda Wagner

  2. Sep 14 ·  Video

    Powered by AWE, Episode 4: You Don't Have to Look Like a CEO With Guest Adriana Lopez Forero

    Powered by AWE is a podcast where women building businesses in Alberta talk honestly about the decisions, trade-offs, and consequences that actually shape growth.  What does it actually cost to lead when the room wasn't built for you? Adriana Lopez Forero — AI pioneer, EdTech founder, and CEO of Onlea — joins host Michelle Toner for an honest conversation about leadership identity, imposter syndrome, and why you don't have to fit a mold to lead well. Adriana studied artificial intelligence in the early 2000s before it was mainstream, spent over a decade at one of the world's top game studios, and now leads an Edmonton-based EdTech company changing how people learn. In this episode, she gets candid about teaching yourself confidence, letting go of the leadership styles that don't fit, and why real power comes from your mission. In this episode:   - Why confidence before competence is a skill you can teach yourself   - The moment someone believed in her before she believed in herself   - What she had to let go of to become a better leader (her answer will surprise you)   - Why your emotions are a signal system, not a liability   - How AI is reshaping education and what it means for the future of human learning   - Her experience with the AWE Strategic Leadership program   Follow us on Instagram: @awebusiness Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alberta-women-entrepreneurs/ Check out our website for more information: www.awebusiness.com #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenInBusiness #AlbertaEntrepreneurs #WomenInLeadership #EntrepreneurshipAlberta #WomenLedBusiness #AWEAlberta #PoweredByAWE #ImposterSyndrome #LeadershipDevelopment #EdTech #AILeadership #WomenInTech #BusinessGrowth #WomenMeanBusiness #ConfidenceCapitalCommunity #AlbertaWomenEntrepreneurs #SmallBusinessAlberta #WomenFounders #BusinessMentorship

    Powered by AWE, Episode 4: You Don't Have to Look Like a CEO With Guest Adriana Lopez Forero

  3. Aug 11 ·  Video

    Powered by AWE, Episode 3: Money Changes Everything With Guest Alicia Fowler

    Money is the conversation most women entrepreneurs are still having in private, in shame, or not at all. Alicia Fowler, feminist CPA and founder of MOD Accounting, is done with that. In this episode, she gets radically honest about underpricing, paying yourself first, and what it actually means to be in a relationship with your money. Check out our website for more information: www.awebusiness.com

  4. Jul 7 ·  Video

    Powered by AWE, Episode 2: The Messy Middle No One Talks About with Guest Kendall Barber

    There's a version of building a business that nobody puts on the highlight reel. The part after the early wins, when momentum dips, decisions pile up, and you're not sure if what you built is going to hold. Kendall Barber co-founded Poppy Barley from Edmonton, scaled one of Canada's most beloved ethical fashion brands coast to coast, navigated a global pandemic mid-growth with a six-week-old baby, and has never once pretended it was easy. In this episode, she and Michelle Toner go deep on the stretch that doesn't make the Instagram feed and what it really takes to push through it. Check out our website for more information: www.awebusiness.com

  5. Jun 9 ·  Video

    Powered by AWE, Episode 1: Powered by Community with Guest Johanna Pagonis

    You can have the best idea in the room, but without the right people around you, it stays an idea. Dr. Johanna Pagonis, founder of Sinogap Solutions, joins host Michelle Toner, CEO of AWE to talk about the role community plays at every stage of building a business, from the early days when everything feels uncertain, to the long haul when staying motivated gets hard. This is an honest conversation about what it actually takes to start and sustain something that lasts.

  6. 05/30/2025

    Digital Transformation Success Stories: Entrepreneurs Who Have Paved the Way

    In this episode of Digital Success Stories, host Marcela Mandeville, CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, sits down with Tara Proskiw, president of Towne and Countree Kitchens, to discuss the transformative power of digital strategy for women-owned businesses. Tara shares her journey of embracing digital tools and resources, starting with the Bold Leadership program and continuing through Growth Catalyst and WPO. She candidly discusses the challenges of navigating the complex world of software, highlighting the importance of understanding your business goals and blind spots before investing in new technologies. Tara reveals how resources like AWE were instrumental in her success, and which specific platforms, like Monday.com, have had the most significant impact on Towne and Countree Kitchens. She offers invaluable advice for entrepreneurs feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of digital options available, emphasizing the necessity of digital transformation for long-term viability. Join Marcela and Tara for an insightful conversation packed with practical tips and real-world experiences to help you achieve digital success.

    Digital Transformation Success Stories: Entrepreneurs Who Have Paved the Way

  7. 02/18/2025

    Navigating Growth & the Digital World: Insights from Melanie Harris of Functional Therapy

    Join us for an insightful conversation with Melanie Harris from Functional Therapy as she shares her unique entrepreneurial journey, particularly through periods of significant growth.   Discover what motivated her to join the Bold Leadership program and the specific challenges she aimed to overcome. Melanie offers valuable perspectives on the power of community and networking for women entrepreneurs in the digital space and provides practical strategies for building meaningful online connections.   She also openly discusses the hurdles faced when integrating digital tools, offering advice on how to push through moments of frustration and avoid common mistakes. Melanie highlights a crucial digital skill for women entrepreneurs today and reflects on the digital achievements she's most proud of at Functional Therapy, sharing how these strategies have shaped her business's success. Finally, she offers a powerful piece of advice to her pre-digital transformation self.

    Navigating Growth & the Digital World: Insights from Melanie Harris of Functional Therapy

  8. 11/07/2024

    Building Digital Equity with Cassandra Dorrington

    In this episode of the AWE Podcast, we explore the critical issue of digital equity and its impact on Indigenous entrepreneurship in Canada. Host Marcela Mandeville sits down with Cassandra Dorrington, President of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous communities in the digital age. Cassandra sheds light on CAMS's vital role in connecting Indigenous businesses with larger buyers and fostering economic growth. We delve into the meaning of digital equity, its impact on underrepresented communities, and the unique barriers faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs in accessing technology and infrastructure, particularly in rural areas. Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is dedicated to supporting women in business, and their Bold Leadership program is making strides in addressing these digital divides. Through mentorship, skills development, and networking opportunities, Bold Leadership gives entrepreneurs the confidence and knowledge to overcome challenges and thrive in the digital era. The program's asynchronous learning model further enhances accessibility, allowing participants to learn at their own pace and on their own schedules, a crucial factor for women balancing business, family, and community commitments. Tune in for an insightful conversation that highlights the importance of digital equity in supporting all entrepreneurs to thrive in the modern economy.

    Building Digital Equity with Cassandra Dorrington
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Welcome to Powered by AWE, where we celebrate the inspiring journeys and achievements of women entrepreneurs from across Alberta and beyond. Each episode, we dive into candid conversations with trailblazing women who share their stories, insights, and tips for success. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this podcast offers valuable advice, motivational stories, and a supportive community to help you navigate your entrepreneurial journey. Tune in every month for new episodes filled with empowering discussions, expert advice, and actionable strategies to elevate your business and inspire your entrepreneurial spirit. Join us on this journey of empowerment and growth, and let's unleash the power of women in business together!

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  • Creator
    AWE
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
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